Join us as we explore dental-specific lending with Johnette Green, Regional Director of Provide Bank. Learn why choosing the right financial partner is crucial for practice success, understand the benefits of working with specialty lenders, and discover key strategies for preparing yourself for practice ownership.


Episode Navigation

• 00:01 - Introduction and welcome
• 01:18 - Overview of Provide Bank's services
• 02:08 - Benefits of specialty lending for dentists
• 08:45 - How to become an appealing loan candidate
• 10:28 - Managing student debt while pursuing practice ownership
• 13:10 - Timeline for planning practice acquisition
• 15:48 - What distinguishes Provide Bank
• 19:55 - Additional services including home loans
• 23:01 - Future trends in dental lending

Key Takeaways

• Focus on building liquidity while maintaining low monthly payments
• Student loan debt isn't a barrier with specialty lenders
• Start planning at least one year before intended purchase
• Work with dental-specific advisors for optimal outcomes

• 100% financing available for practice acquisition
• Real estate and construction financing options
• Understanding of dental business models
• Ability to scale with practice growth

Featured Discussion Topics

• Specialty lending vs. traditional banking
• Practice acquisition financing
• Student debt management
• Real estate financing
• Practice scaling strategies
• Financial preparation for ownership

Meet Our Guest

Johnette Green: Regional Director at Provide Bank with 19 years of banking experience and 13 years specifically in practice finance. Specializes in helping healthcare professionals become business owners through strategic lending solutions.


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Topics: dental practice finance, practice acquisition, dental business, specialty lending, practice ownership, dental real estate, student debt, practice scaling, dental banking, practice management

Join us as Dr. Glenn Vo shares his unique path into dentistry, from reluctant student to dental industry leader. Learn how his immigrant background, sister's intervention, and focus on relationships shaped his approach to practice ownership and community building. Dr. Vo offers valuable insights on practice management, mentorship, and creating lasting impact in dentistry.

Episode Navigation

• 00:16 - Introduction to Dr. Glenn Vo
• 00:25 - Dr. Vo's unexpected journey into dentistry
• 02:55 - Building a personalized practice approach
• 04:28 - Immigrant perspective on professional careers
• 07:42 - Evolution beyond clinical dentistry
• 11:47 - The Nifty Thrifty Dentist story
• 45:49 - Career advice for tenure dentists
• 49:22 - Financial guidance for practitioners
• 52:09 - Tips on simplifying dentistry

Key Takeaways

Career Development

• Plan your exit strategy early, even if not ready to implement
• Focus on building relationships over purely clinical skills
• Maintain work-life balance while growing professionally
• Seek mentorship and guidance from experienced practitioners

Practice Management

• Create a practice model that aligns with personal goals
• Invest in team relationships and leadership development
• Master fundamentals before pursuing advanced initiatives
• Focus on building patient relationships over technical perfection

Featured Discussion Topics

• Journey into dentistry
• Immigrant perspective in healthcare
• Building dental communities
• Practice ownership strategies
• Career planning and exit strategies
• Financial management
• Leadership development
• Mentorship importance

Meet Our Guest

Dr. Glenn Vo: Founder of Nifty Thrifty Dentist, practice owner, and dental community builder. Known for creating one of dentistry's largest online communities with over 60,000 members. Focuses on helping dentists achieve success through resource optimization and relationship building.

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Topics: dental practice management, dental community, mentorship, practice ownership, dental career planning, immigrant dentists, dental leadership, practice exit strategy, dental relationships, financial planning

Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Meena Barsoum, a leader in digital dentistry and CDOCS faculty member. Dr. Barsoum shares his journey from starting a practice during the recession to becoming a prominent educator in CAD/CAM dentistry, while offering valuable insights on technology adoption, clinical workflows, and the future of digital dentistry.

Episode Navigation

• 00:14 - Introduction of Dr. Meena Barsoum
• 01:50 - Dr. Barsoum's journey into digital dentistry
• 08:23 - Evolution of CAD/CAM technology
• 13:06 - Discussion on material selection and bonding
• 15:04 - Transition to dental education
• 21:07 - Current state of CAD/CAM dentistry
• 28:28 - 3D printing and technology integration
• 31:00 - Clear aligner technology and workflows
• 35:55 - Simplifying dental workflows

Key Takeaways

• Importance of investing in continuing education when adopting new technology
• Evolution from complex to simplified digital workflows
• Benefits of cloud-based solutions in modern dental practices
• Strategic approach to material selection between zirconia and glass ceramics

• Value of delegatable workflows versus complex workarounds
• Integration of remote monitoring systems for clear aligner therapy
• Importance of team training in technology adoption
• Balance between cost and efficiency in technology investments

Featured Guest

Dr. Meena Barsoum: Graduate of Case Western Reserve University, practicing in the Chicago area. CDOCS faculty member, Spear Education instructor, and leader in digital dentistry. Early adopter of CAD/CAM technology with extensive experience in clinical education and technology implementation.

Featured Discussion Topics

• Digital dentistry evolution
• CAD/CAM technology implementation
• Material selection strategies
• Clear aligner therapy workflows
• Practice efficiency through technology
• Dental education and mentorship
• Cloud-based dental solutions

Connect With Simplify Dentistry

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• Facebook Community: Simplify Dentistry Group

Topics: digital dentistry, CAD/CAM, dental education, clear aligners, dental technology, practice efficiency, dental materials, dental workflows, continuing education, dental practice management